Nursing Standard Podcast

Cuts to bank shift pay, incorrect insulin administration and an investigation into nursing uniforms – our latest podcast delves into the issues that are getting nurses talking. This week, Nursing Standard content editor Alistair Mason and senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi bring you insights on nursing headlines that have caught our attention. They also discuss RCNi subscriber content, includi...

This week’s episode of the Nursing Standard podcast is all about facing and overcoming challenges in the workplace – whether that is bouncing back from errors, dealing with staff shortages, reporting concerns, or simply dealing with an ever-increasing patient care workload. Dr Doyle joins RCNi career development editor Clare Lomas on the podcast, recorded at the RCNi Nursing Careers and Jobs Fair...

An alarming rise in eating disorder cases is highlighted in a parliamentary report that calls for mandatory training for nurses and also raises concerns over patients being discharged with dangerously low BMI scores. The latest Nursing Standard podcast discusses the complexities of nasogastric feeding under restraint, the legal and emotional challenges, and the effect on nurses and patients' famil...

A supporting statement is one of the most important parts of the nursing job application process. This is the evidence employers will use to shortlist you, and, as it is likely to be the first impression they will have of you, it is important to get it right. In the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, Charlotte Collings, recruitment and retention lead at the Princess Alexandra Hospital...

Cultural awareness is essential in diabetes care, as patients bring diverse beliefs and attitudes to healthcare. Diabetes nurse consultant Tembi Chinaire emphasises the importance of ‘cultural agility’ and ‘cultural humility’ for effective, person-centred care. She advocates using every interaction to learn and understand individual patient perspectives on health management. For more episodes of t...

Do you remember what made you want to become a nurse? When things get tough at work, it can be helpful to reconnect with why you came to love nursing in the first place. So as the new year gets going and winter pressures put strain on the workforce, the Nursing Standard podcast brings three nurses together to talk about why they went into the profession and how they maintain their enthusiasm for w...

For many nurses working at Christmas is unavoidable given the demands of 24-hour care, but it may still be possible to share some festive cheer with colleagues and patients. In this episode of the Nursing Standard podcast two nurses from different clinical backgrounds discuss their experiences of working over Christmas and offer tips on and how to make the most of it For more episodes of the...

All nurses can be leaders, no matter your band or level of seniority. But everyone’s leadership journey will look different, depending on your personality, preferences and cultural influences – there is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to leadership. Nichole McIntosh has worked as a nurse in the NHS for 24 years and held many leadership roles. But as an introvert, she says leadership is not so...

Nurses could hold the key to solving the mystery of a 34-year-old cold case, which could potentially help reunite an unidentified man with his name and provide solace to his loved ones.  In spring 1990, the skeletal remains of a man were found in Deepdene Woods in Surrey by a dog walker and his identity has never been established.  However, due to clues found with ‘Deepdene man’ as he is...

As nurses joining the register for the first time report having to take jobs in shops, cafes and pubs as they struggle to find jobs in the NHS, we talk to one new nurse about her experience. Although the NHS in England has more than 30,000 vacancies, many newly qualified nurses are facing unemployment and considering leaving the profession before their careers have properly started. York Universit...

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In this episode of the Nursing Standard podcast two experienced nurses share their experiences of the challenges and benefits of working shifts, including how irregular hours can lead to social isolation, poor diet and disrupted sleep. They emphasise the importance of good quality rest and the need for nurses to prioritise self-care. ·     For more episodes of the Nursing...

Pressure ulcers are one of the most common preventable ways by which patients are harmed during their care. They can be serious and even life-threatening, causing pain and distress to people of all ages and across all care settings. Nurses have an essential role in preventing pressure ulcers, and often the first action in prevention is to complete a pressure ulcer risk assessment. This can provide...

When sepsis nurse Yvonne Young’s son experienced pain in his knee and groin, she told herself there must be another explanation. It couldn’t be sepsis, could it? The signs were atypical. But Yvonne, assistant director of nursing for sepsis at UL Hospitals Group in Ireland, listened to the nagging doubt in her head and took her son to the emergency department. Her instincts were correct – her son e...

Whatever gripes nurses may have about modern uniforms, they reflect that they at least have it better than previous generations. Nurses at trusts which take on the new national uniform in England will be wearing a smart scrub or dress in a lightweight fabric. In this Nursing Standard podcast we get an overview of the history of the nursing uniform from the 1860s to the modern day and how it is lin...

‘Everybody’s going to get pain at some point in their lives. It’s something we’re all going to experience.’ And that’s why it is vital that all nurses have a firm grasp of essential pain management (EPM), according to RCN Pain and Palliative Care Forum chair Martin Galligan. In this episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, guest host Martin – who is also a lecturer practitioner at t...

The ‘glacial pace’ of fitness to practise (FtP) investigations into nursing staff breached human rights, says the review team that examined the running of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Following the publication of their damning report into the internal culture at the NMC, project manager Matt Baker from specialist consultancy Rise Associates spoke to senior reporter Alison Stacey for th...

Ahead of the general election on 4 July, Nursing Standard met with cancer nurse and parliamentary undersecretary at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), Maria Caulfield to talk to her about what nurses can expect if the Conservatives hold on to power next month. Still working part time as a nurse, the MP for Lewes spoke to us to discuss the Conservative Party’s priorities for the NHS a...

Nursing and other staff cannot continue to be ‘emotionally blackmailed’ into keeping the NHS going, the Nursing Standard podcast hears. In an interview on the latest episode, shadow health and social care secretary Wes Streeting speaks about how NHS staff goodwill is now exhausted. Mr Streeting tells senior news reporter Alison Stacey that action on pay and working conditions must happen to restor...

Do you have a job interview coming up and it’s making you feel increasingly anxious? If the thought of showcasing your talents to an interview panel is making your stress levels go through the roof, don’t worry, you are not alone. The key to success is preparation – prepare well and you are giving yourself the best chance to show the interviewers that you are the ideal candidate for the job. In th...

Our podcast guest explains the benefits of the NHS pension, why it is such good value for nurses, and the implications of recent changes to the scheme. For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the difference between being a nurse in Scotland and the rest of the UK?  This latest episode explores the differences on pay, terms and conditions for nurses working in NHS Scotland and beyond.  Our guest, RCN Scotland’s director Colin Poolman, talks to podcast host and senior reporter Alison Stacey about how negotiations between the RCN and the Scottish government secured bette...

Tips on defusing conflicts, responding to aggression and the importance of staying calm For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The incredible work of a nurse that inspired a hit charity song and global humanitarian effort to feed starving people in Africa is remembered in our latest podcast episode. On the 40th anniversary of the formation of charity superstar group Band Aid, Nursing Standard talks to the nurse who helped prompt the cultural phenomenon led by musician Sir Bob Geldof. Dr Dame Claire Bertschinger ...

Public speaking strikes fear into the hearts of many – it’s regularly reported as one of the most common phobias – but is an increasingly important skill for many nurses.   The good news is that there are many ways to become a better and more confident public speaker, even in the face of anxiety.   This latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast explores how nursing staff c...